Arrow vs Shay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arrow

Boy #1,674 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"swift projectile, arrow"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

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Arrow Rank #1,674

Shay Rank #1,707

Arrow is more popular, ranked #1674 vs #1707 for Shay.

Is Arrow or Shay more popular?

Arrow is more popular, ranked #1674 compared to Shay at #1707 in the United States.

What do Arrow and Shay mean?

Arrow means "swift projectile, arrow" (Old English origin). Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin).

Are Arrow and Shay boy or girl names?

Arrow is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a boy name.